Share your news! Members can submit news and events in the member portal. Login to start submitting. United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors has approved funding in the amount of $1,791,654 for the fiscal year 2022-23. This funding supports 40 health and human service programs at 23 local nonprofit agencies in New London County that work together to provide a vital safety net of services to help those in need.
The Board affirmed its commitment to the community by approving funding United Way’s four key areas of impact that improve people’s lives: Basic Needs; Community Wellness; The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation recently awarded numerous grants to support 30 programs that benefit children and families in the region.
The mission of the Foundation, a 501(c)3 overseen by a volunteer board with support from the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT, is to enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for children and families through generous donations from the business community. The Foundation provides local child-focused non-profits with crucial resources that Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Light House is pleased to announce the launch of LH Works: an employment training program that provides individualized levels of support to young adults with diverse abilities. The goal? 100% competitive employment.
The current unemployment rate for individuals with developmental disabilities is between 89% and 95%. In an effort to improve this statistic, LH Works uses a customized, holistic approach to prepare Job Seekers to excel in securing competitive,
United Way of Southeastern Connecticut’s Board of Directors has approved funding in the amount of $1,943,768 for the fiscal year 2021-22. This funding supports 40 health and human service programs at 22 local nonprofit agencies in New London County that work together to provide a vital safety net of services to help those in need.
The Board affirmed its commitment to the community by approving the following funding in four key areas of impact that improve people’s lives:Basic Needs - $144,704Community New London, CT – Registration for The Light House’s Autism Education Conference on May 3rd at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum is now open. Now in its 13th year, AEC continues to bring in dynamic speakers with fresh perspectives, valuable insights, and practical strategies to our region. As the only autism focused conference in Eastern Connecticut, AEC gives educators, parents, caregivers and service providers the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field.
This year’s AEC will feature a new Eastern CT – The 2020 Class of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s Leadership Program is excited to announce that it has chosen The Light House for its community service project. The leadership program has been acquainting promising local leaders with issues that affect our communities, businesses and the public for over 25 years. An essential part of the program is a service project to benefit a local non-profit organization. The 2020 class has chosen to support The Light House with renovating The Light House is pleased to announce a new partnership with Liberty Bank for the 2019 year. This partnership will give The Light House the ability to increase their presence in the community through additional events and outreach, while continuing to provide programming and services to individuals in the Southeastern Connecticut area.
Liberty Bank has a strong tradition of investing in the success of its communities and this partnership displays their commitment to improving the outcomes of nonprofits The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-Ed Center Inc.) is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Robinson as the organization’s Director of Adult and Transition Services at the New London Community Campus.
“We’re exceptionally pleased that Will has taken on this leadership role,” said Kassidy Brown, Executive Director. “His broad knowledge in disability services coupled with years of experience working in the field make him well positioned to lead our Community Campus going forward. His passion and The Light House is excited to announce the award of a $156,444 grant from the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management to The Light House’s Community Campus for the purchase of two new wheelchair accessible vans and the renovation of lighting and rooftop units.
The Nonprofit Grant Program was created in August 2013 by Governor Malloy as a way of helping nonprofit health and human service agencies ensure that their funding goes towards assisting those most in need of their services. The program has
With Dr. Stephen Shore, Friday, May 4th 8:00-3:00pm at Langley’s Restaurant / Great Neck Country Club
April is National Autism Awareness Month and with most recent diagnosis rates of one in 68, the topic of Autism supports has never been more important. Now in its 12th year, the Autism Education Conference, continues to bring in dynamic speakers with fresh perspectives, valuable insights, and practical strategies to our region. A great opportunity for school professionals, parents/caregivers and service Groton, CT – Three local non-profit organizations: Emerson Theater Collaborative, Higher Edge, and The Light House are collaborating for the fourth year on a Bowling Fundraiser entitled “All Benefits Children” in order to raise funds to support as many children of all ages and abilities, as well as families in the local community as possible. The event will be held at the Spare Time Bowling Alley, 27 Kings Hwy in Groton, CT on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The cost is $35 per person or The Board of Directors of The Light House announces the retirement of Founder and Executive Director, Kathy Greene, as of Nov 1st. Ms. Greene founded the non-profit in 1992 to provide community based functional academics and life skills for children and adults with disabilities, with the mission “to educate and prepare for life”. What was created over the past 25 years has been ground breaking. All The Light House sites are directly in the community where students and adults can immediately access what The Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition will present “Arts & Health InterSECT: Creating Health & Wellness Through the Arts in Southeastern CT” on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 9:00am to 11:30am at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center in Ledyard, the first of its kind in the region. The event is free to attend but registration is required, www.CultureSECT.org .
Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition Executive Director, Wendy Bury, said, “The arts have a powerful impact on health and wellness.“ Bury 25 Years of Service Dedication and Commitment
Groton, CT – The Light House will host a retirement celebration for Kathryn E. Greene on Oct 20, 2017 at the Great Neck Country Club (Langleys), Waterford, CT.
The Kathryn E. Greene Retirement Celebration – Honoring 25 Years of Service, Dedication, and Commitment– will honor the women who founded The Light House and has spent the past 25 years working on behalf of the disability community. The evening will be filled with fun, laughter, great fellowship and Groton, CT – Four local non-profit organizations: Emerson Theater Collaborative, Higher Edge, The Riverfront Children’s Center, Inc and The Light House are collaborating for the third year on a Bowling Fundraiser entitled “All Benefits Children” in order to raise funds to support as many children of all ages and abilities, as well as families in the local community as possible.
The event will be held at the Spare Time Bowling Alley, 27 Kings Hwy in Groton, CT on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 Charter Oak Awards $25,000 to Organizations in Eastern ConnecticutCommunity Giving Program Continues to Positively Impact Region's Non-Profits and StudentsWaterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union had an exciting first quarter, announcing the expansion of its $70,000 scholarship program and awarding $25,000 in grants to local organizations.
Grant recipients from the first quarter include Catholic Charities of Norwich; Discreet Undergarment Banking For You; Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities,
United Way Announces Funding to Local Nonprofits
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation Awards $75,050 to 30 Local Organizations
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LH Works: New Regional Employment Program for Young Adults with Disabilities
United Way announces nearly $2 million in funding to local health and human service programs
The Light House Hosts 13th Annual Autism Education Conference
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Chamber Leadership Class of 2020 Chooses The Light House for Community Service Project
The Light House Announces New Partnership with Liberty Bank
The Light House Announces New Director of Adult and Transition Services
The Light House Receives Grant From CT Office of Policy and Management for Van Acquisition and Building Renovations
Autism Education Conference, May 4th
All Benefits Children - Fourth Annual Bowling Fundraiser
The Light House Announces New Executive Director
Arts & Health InterSECT to Catalyze Arts-based Health and Wellness Efforts in Southeastern CT
Light House to Host Retirement Celebration for Kathryn Greene Oct 20
All Benefits Children Bowling Fundraiser April 2!
Charter Oak Awards $25,000 to Organizations in Eastern CT
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